“I’m a very good dog!”

Coco, a five-year-old – umm, we aren’t exactly sure what she is. But whatever she is, she is a very good dog! She is good with other dogs, good with cats, good with kids, good on a leash, good with just about everything. So, if you are interested in adopting this wonderfully good dog, call (530) 517-1754 to arrange to see her in person. The Town and Country Humane Society shelter is located on Highway 99 between County Roads 21 and 23, south of Orland. It is a nonprofit run by volunteers committed to the idea of making life better for our furry friends. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.

Orland man dies in house fire

Flames engulf the Molen house at 504 Third Street, Orland. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

An Orland man died in a house fire early Thursday morning.

Calls began coming into the Glenn County Sheriff’s dispatch center at about 2:10 a.m.

Police scanner traffic indicated that Orland Police Officer Jose Flores discovered the fire while he was on patrol in the area. Upon reporting the fire, he was told other people had just called it in as well.

The fire began off the street, behind a house. Officer Flores could be heard attempting to determine precisely which house was the involved one.

A large part of the ceiling collapsed shortly after this picture was taken. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.

The fire began in the rear, west side of the residence at 504 Third Street, then quickly spread to the front of the structure. This home was located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Third and Tehama Streets.

Officer Flores, followed soon thereafter by Orland Police Officer Katherine “Kat” Lowery, began working to account for how many people had been in the house and how many were out of it. It was concluded that three people had been inside at the start of the fire: Daniel Molen, 63, Vivian Cruz, 25, and Kent Molen, 56.

Kent Molen was quickly accounted for and remained on-scene throughout the pre-dawn morning. Vivian Cruz apparently escaped through a window, buy disappeared not long thereafter.

Daniel “Danny” Molen, 63

It was believed that Daniel Molen never made it out of the house. The remains of a person, believed by family members to be those of Daniel Molen, were later found inside.

Orland police officers, Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies, and California Highway Patrol officers quickly arrived at the scene. Among firefighters, the Orland Volunteer Fire Department, of course, was the first to arrive, followed by the Artois Fire Department and members of the Willows Fire Department.

After the fire had almost completely engulfed the house, an exceptionally loud explosion, perhaps a large propane tank, shook the neighborhood.

Hamilton City Fire Chief Dan James and Assistant Chief Hank Irick of the Glenn County Fire Investigation Team arrived at the scene after most of the fire was extinguished. They began investigating the cause and point of origin of the fire.

Firefighters make entry into the house. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.

Somewhat later, firefighters entered the ruins of the house to bring out the remains of the person who was found inside. The family was gathered on the sidewalk along Third Street, at the front entrance to the property.

Firefighter and former Orland Fire Chief Jerry Kramer approached them and warned them that the body would soon be brought out and placed in the van from Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary. He told them that they might want to move to a different location to avoid the sight.

They chose to stay.

Firefighters carried the body out on a backboard, wrapped in a yellow body bag, and placed it in the van. Several firefighters were heard expressing their condolences to the family members.

The decedent was turned over to Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies for a coroner’s investigation and positive identification. Family members, however, had little doubt the body was that of Daniel Molen.

Although an official cause was not given at the scene of the fire, a law enforcement officer was heard saying that fallen power lines in the back of the property were seen not long after the fire was discovered.

The one bright spot to this tragedy: At least three of five housecats survived the fire.

From the Halls of Justice

Here are the latest sentencings in the Glenn County Superior Court, period ending Friday, June 4, as reported by the Glenn County District Attorney’s Office and other sources.

People v. Katie Ellen Phillips ‑ Defendant was convicted of misdemeanor evading and was found in violation of misdemeanor probation. She was sentenced to one year and 60 days in jail and one year probation. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Michael Coffey, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Ian Ayres.

People v. Joshua Everett Vallerga ‑ Defendant was convicted of felony assault with a deadly weapon (a car) and vehicle theft. He was sentenced to 240 days in jail and five years probation. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from California Highway Patrol Officers Roach and Ovard.

People v. Jerry Allen II ‑ Defendant was convicted of felony identity theft, forging and passing check over $950, and second degree burglary, and misdemeanor possession of stolen property, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of marijuana. He was sentenced to 224 days in jail, drug court, restitution of $980.82, and two years probation. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Ruby Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputies Lourenzo, Tuma, and Lemmon and Orland Police Officer Andrade.

People v. Randy Louis White ‑ Defendant was convicted of felony arson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Willows. He was sentenced to 220 days in jail, two years probation, and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $677,687. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputies Johnsen and Tuma.

People v. Sean Talmadge ‑ Defendant was convicted of felony identity theft and conspiracy to commit identify theft and found in violation of probation. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail, drug court, and two years probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Dwayne Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Huichapan and Orland Police Officer Flores.

People v. Matthew Fleming ‑ Defendant was convicted of felony bringing drugs into the jail. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail and two years probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Orland Police Officers Pinedo and Roenspie.

People v. Richard Skeslien ‑ Defendant was convicted of felony automobile theft and was found in violation of probation on two separate misdemeanor cases. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail, drug court, and two years probation. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Neumann, with assistance from Orland Police Officer Fullmore.

People v. Omar Aguilar ‑ Defendant was convicted of felony corporal injury to cohabitant and was found in violation of misdemeanor DUI probation. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail, a 52-week Batterers Treatment Program, and three years probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Garcia.

People v. Tyler Fox ‑ Defendant was convicted of felony attempted vehicle theft, vehicle theft and vandalism over $400, and misdemeanor possession of burglary tools, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, driving on a suspended license, and hit and run. He was sentenced to 84 days in jail with a consecutive 90 days stayed upon successful completion of probation, drug court, and two years probation. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Orland Police Officers Carmon, Lowery, and Roenspie, Glenn County Sheriff’s Detective Johnsen, Glenn County District Attorney Chief Investigator Knight, and Willows CHP Officer DeFrancesco.

People v. Gabriel Antonio Velasquez ‑ Defendant was previously convicted of felony possession of a controlled substance for sale and misdemeanor probation and was found in violation for the first time. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and probation was reinstated. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Moize.

People v. Paniagua ‑ Defendant was previously convicted of felony identify theft and found in violation of probation for the first time. Defendant was sentenced to 30 days in jail and probation was reinstated. T,his case was prosecuted by District Attorney Stewart, with assistance from Glenn County Probation Officer Van Eck.

People v. Brittany Salvatore ‑ Defendant was convicted of felony corporal injury to a cohabitant. She was sentenced to 90 days in jail, stayed until successful completion of probation, and three years probation. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Coffey, with assistance from Orland Police Officer Carmon.

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Orland Police Logs

Here are the latest incident reports from the Orland Police Department.

Thursday, June 17:

9:16 a.m., Brandon Gibbs, 34, reported observing someone in his backyard at 722 East Street and requested law enforcement do an area check. Officers searched the backyard but no one was found.

12:23 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a fire in the 1000 block of Sixth Street. Officers checked the area for a person reported near the fire but were unable to locate anyone matching the description.

2:41 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of an employee who used a company debit card to get cash. After an investigation, it was found to be a civil matter and the reporting party was provided with information.

2:50 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of juveniles vaping in the area of the Orland Pool, 120 Roosevelt Avenue. Officers contacted a group of juveniles but did not find any vape pens. The juveniles were counseled and left the area.

4:58 p.m., the Orland Police Department received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Fifth Street at Monterey Street. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.

5:20 p.m., at 22 East Swift Street, an Orland police officer marked a utility trailer for abatement.

6:10 p.m., Margaret Beegle, 29, of Orland, alleged James Beegle, 32, violated his restraining order. Officers were unable to locate James Beegle at his most recent addresses.

7:40 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person in the area of East Walker Street at Woodward Avenue. Officers contacted Kita Cutler, who said her red ball had gone over the fence onto 616 Woodward Avenue. Officers contacted the residents, retrieved the ball and returned it to Cutler.

8:11 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute at 73 East Walker Street. Officers contacted Patricia Hidalgo, 34, and Valentin Gonzalez, 46, both of Orland. Following an investigation, Gonzalez was arrested and booked for alleged domestic battery.

10:29 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to check the area around the Orlanda Inn Motel, 827 Newville Road, for a suspicious vehicle. Officers checked the area, but the vehicle had left.

Friday, June 18:

12:30 a.m., at 391 Stanton Way, an Orland police officer issued a parking citation to a 2008 Honda Civic for being parked on the sidewalk and in a fire hydrant zone.

12:45 a.m., in the 100 block of East Swift Street, an Orland police officer marked a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country van for abatement.

1 a.m., in the 200 block of East Tehama Street, an Orland police officer marked a 2000 Toyota Camry for abatement.

11:01 a.m., the owner of Stor Rite Mini Storage, 218 East Walker Street, who was not at the property at the time, received a security video that showed two people walking to a storage unit in a back of the business. No vehicle associated with either of these people was seen, which is unusual. A moment later, one of the two people, a man, was seen leaving the property with what appeared to be a carpet draped over his shoulder. He was last seen walking to an unknown location, west on East Walker Street.

Fearing a unit was broken into, the owner of the property first called law enforcement, then the longtime renter of the house on the property. Orland Police Officer Daryl Mills was the first law enforcement officer on the scene. He drove back to the area in question. When he returned, he said the woman in the back was cleaning up her storage unit. Just before Officer Mills left, Orland Police Sgt. Kyle Cessna and Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Stephen Sheldon arrived and walked back to the storage unit. The confirmed the woman, identified as Misty Lawrence, 50, of Orland, was cleaning up her unit. Shortly after the law enforcement officers were gone, the property owner arrived and drove back to talk to Lawrence. The owner left a little later.

11:58 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a non-injury traffic collision at the Grocery Outlet, 1026 South Street. Both parties exchanged information prior to the officers’ arrival and did not require assistance.

12:33 p.m., Cynthia Brown, 41, of Orland, reported Christopher Borden, 59, called her in violation of a restraining order.

12:40 a.m., at the Orland Police Department, an Orland police officer signed off a correctable citation at the department.

12:42 p.m., at 238 East Yolo Street, Orland police officers were dispatched to check the welfare of Amanda Gomes, 32. Officers contacted the reporting party, who was provided with information on evictions and restraining orders.

3:31 p.m., Orland police officers responded to assist Child Welfare Services at 604 East Walker Street with a woman who wished to relinquish her temporary guardianship of two children. Officers assisted CWS in taking custody of the children.

4:55 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the Black Butte Mobile Home Park, 6386 County Road 200, for a report of a fire and explosion. Following an investigation, Julian Martinez, 32, of Orland, was arrested and booked for alleged arson of an inhabited structure.

6:50 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 506 Sixth Street for a report of a hit and run. Officers contacted Sunni Stogsdill, 29, of Sacramento, who reported that she and her child’s father, Daniel Bernardo, 31, were involved in an argument that escalated into Bernardo intentionally striking her vehicle with his vehicle. Officers were unable to locate or contact Bernardo.

10:09 p.m., Orland police officers assisted Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies with a report of an unknown type of altercation at 4222 County Road K, Orland. Officers remained on scene until no longer needed.

Saturday, June 19:

4:39 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a deceased woman. Officers contacted Julie Vue, who reported that her 93-year-old grandmother had died two hours prior. The scene was turned over to the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office.

11:02 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to check the welfare of a woman who appeared dehydrated. Officers checked the area of Shasta and Third Streets but were unable to locate anybody matching the description.

11:52 a.m., Orland police officers responded County Road DD at County Road 8 to assist Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies with a reported burglary in progress. Officers arrived and assisted until no longer needed.

2:38 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched Gable Drive to assist the Red Bluff Police Department with locating a stolen travel trailer. Officers were unable to locate it and notified the Red Bluff Police Department.

4:50 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the area of County Road 200 near County Road E to assist Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies with a report of a burglary. Officers located and stopped the suspect vehicle. The vehicle and occupants were turned over to Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies for further investigation.

7:51 p.m., Robert Lopez, 47, alleged to the Orland Police Department being assaulted by his brother, Jesse Lopez, 43. Robert did not wish to make a criminal complaint. The incident was documented.

8:58 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a verbal disturbance at 431 East Street. Officers contacted Sarina Tackett, 23, who said her neighbor, Christina Vonbargen, 48, was yelling at her over the fence. Officers spoke with Vonbargen and told her of the complaint. She agreed to stay indoors for the remainder of the night.

10:48 p.m., Orland police officers responded a report of a shot heard in the 100 block of Fourth Street. Officers searched the area but were unable to find any evidence of a shooting. Officers did contact a person in the area who said that he heard what he believed to be a firework in the area.

Sunday, June 20:

1:51 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a domestic violence incident on Eva Drive at Winterpine Drive. Officers contacted Natalie Martinez, 19, of Orland, who alleged that her boyfriend, Eric Mercado, 21, assaulted her and held her against her will. Following an investigation, Mercado was arrested and booked for alleged domestic violence and false imprisonment.

7:10 a.m., Orland police officers responded to an alarm activation at the Dollar General, 851 Newville Road. Officers found the business secure and determined the alarm to be false.

9:45 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the Orland Police Department for a request for a civil stand-by. Officers contacted Alfredo Guzman, 33, of Orland, and stood by while he conducted a child custody exchange.

11:55 a.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to the Orland Police Department for a request for a civil stand-by. Officers contacted Alfredo Guzman, 33, of Orland, and stood by while he conducted a child custody exchange.

10:19 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the parking lot of the Speedway gas station on South Street. Officers contacted Mark Scarbrough, 66, of Orland, who said he was confronted by Randell Roberts, 51, of Washington, regarding a parking spot. Officers counseled Roberts. Both parties agreed to separate.

11:47 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a possible suicidal person at a residence on Yolo Street. Officers contacted Tamara Whatley, 46, who said her 43-year-old husband had left the residence on foot and she believed he was suicidal. Officers located the husband, who said he was not suicidal and did not request any further assistance.

Monday, June 21:

3:51 a.m., on Ninth Street at Frances Lane, Orland police officers contacted Hermelindo Gonzalez, 32, of Hamilton City, who was walking in the roadway. Following an investigation, Gonzalez was arrested and booked for alleged possession of methamphetamine.

9:16 a.m., Orland police officers responded to an address on East Yolo Street for a report of a suicidal person. Officers contacted a 32-year-old woman who declined any assistance and was deemed to not be a danger to herself or others.

12 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a child custody dispute. Officers contacted Sharon Tewsley, 57, in the Orland Police Department lobby. Tewsley was provided with information.

12:56 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the Orland Pool and Vinsonhaler Park areas for a report of a naked man chasing a juvenile. Officers contacted Orland Public Works employee Matthew Soeth, who reported the incident, and a 14-year-old girl, who reported that an unknown man had exposed himself to her. Soeth last saw the man flee on foot into an alleyway several blocks away. Officers searched the area and began an investigation.

2:55 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched for a welfare check at a residence on Yolo Street. Officers responded and determined the man does not reside at the given address.

3:01 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of physical altercation with a possible knife involved at an address on Walker Street. Officers contacted 17-year-old and 14-year-old brothers, along with Jason Herr, 39. It was determined to be a family dispute with no weapon involvement. All parties were counseled and none requested prosecution.

6:22 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a report of a shoplift that had just occurred at Sav-Mor Foods. Officers detained Nicholas Morgan, 27, of Nevada. Morgan was admonished for trespassing at the request of Sav-Mor management and released.

9:30 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the area of Walgreens, 828 Newville Road, for a report of a suspicious woman with a knife. Officers contacted Karen Borm, 62, of Willows, who said she was trying to cut her car antenna off her vehicle. Borm was told of the complaint and agreed to leave.

Tuesday, June 22:

5:22 a.m., Orland police officers responded to the report of a traffic collision on East South Street at Hambright Avenue. Officers contacted Arminda Mendoza, 45, who was driving a 2005 Nissan Altima when she collided with a 2001 Toyota Tacoma driven by Francisco Rincon, 52. Officers assisted both parties exchange information.

Check-ins to the Graybar Hotel

Here are the latest bookings from the Glenn County Jail. Remember: Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Friday, June 18:

12:38 a.m., David Zuniga, 29, a shipping and packing worker who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury (a felony), infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony), and damaging a wireless communication device (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $45,000. He was taken into custody at 882 North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy. A little later, at 2:15 a.m., the California Highway Patrol charged Zuniga with alleged driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, driving with a suspended license, and hit and run (all misdemeanors). Bail for these charges was set at $10,000. The location of this arrest was also 882 North Butte Street, Willows.

9:20 a.m., Alex Parra Miranda, 27, a construction worker who lives in Orland, was committed to the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office in Willows by a Glenn County probation officer.

4:50 p.m., Jonathan Scott Hanson, 29, a mechanic who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging possession of controlled substances without a prescription, and possession of drug paraphernalia (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $9,000. He was taken into custody at 6155 Highway 162, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

5:28 p.m., James Clifford Steward, 51, a tribal outreach worker who lives in Colusa, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging maliciously setting fire to a property (a felony). Bail was set at $45,000. He was taken into custody at 800 West Sycamore Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

5:48 p.m., Julian Arturo Martinez, 32, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging arson of an inhabited building (a felony). Bail was set at $200,000. He was taken into custody at 6368 County Road 200 by an Orland police officer.

9:57 p.m., Erick Omar Parra-Garcia, 44, a construction worker who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging child abuse or endangerment (a felony), using or being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (a misdemeanor), and possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $50,000. He was taken into custody at Highway 99 and County Road 43 by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Saturday, June 19:

5:32 p.m., Julia Christina Langworthy, 33, a laborer who lives in Corning, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor), and warrants alleging disobeying a lawful order of the court (a felony), and disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail for the fresh charge was set at zero, but total bail for the warrants was set at $42,000. She was taken into custody on County Road 200, east of County Road E, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

10:37 p.m., Pedro Quin Cuin, 23, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $162,000. He was taken into custody at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:56 p.m., Jose Carlos Pulido, 34, a laborer who lives in Elk Creek, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging violation of a court order to prevent domestic violence (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 3641 County Road 306, Elk Creek, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Sunday, June 20

2:22 a.m., Eric Mercado-Parra, 21, a plant operator who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant, and false imprisonment (both felonies). Bail was set at $35,000. He was taken into custody at 904 Winterpine Drive by an Orland police officer.

4:18 p.m., Marciel Espinoza Barajas, 33, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and driving with a license suspended for driving while under the influence (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody on County Road 9, east of County Road P, by c******.

6:20 p.m., Juan Carlos Ocana, 30, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and driving without a license (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 162 at County Road R by c******.

Check-ins to the Graybar Hotel

Here are the latest bookings from the Glenn County Jail. Remember: Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Wednesday, June 16:

8:58 a.m., Nathan John, 33, a laborer who lives in Redwood Valley, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging assault, and battery (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at zero. He was taken into custody at 210 West Wood Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

9:07 a.m., Daniel Montalvo Gomez, 35, a construction worker who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $20,000. He was taken into custody at the Glenn County Probation Department, Willows, by a probation officer.

4:23 p.m., Kaelene Elizabeth Scritchfield, 29, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation. Bail was set at $35,000. She was taken into custody in the parking lot of the Willows Subway by a Glenn County probation officer.

4:41 p.m., in the Glenn County Jail, Alex Xiloj, 27, a laborer who lives in Seattle, Wash., was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant out of Los Angeles County alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol with priors (a felony). Bail was set at $50,000.

9:54 p.m., Joseph Allen Lee Peters, 32, a laborer who lives in Elk Creek, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $9,000. He was taken into custody at Walmart, 470 North Airport Road, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Thursday, June 17:

11:06 a.m., Nathan John, 35, a laborer who lives in Redwood Valley, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm) with great bodily injury likely (a felony), assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury (a felony), misdemeanor battery, misdemeanor assault, and felony burglary. Bail was set at $95,000. He was taken into custody at 468 Lassen Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

1:52 p.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Mercedes Liz Cortez-Nava, 31, a laborer who lives in Corning, was found to have a a warrant alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bail was set at $8,000.

2:20 p.m., at the Glenn County Jail, Kaelene Elizabeth Scritchfield, 29, a laborer who lives in Willows, was found to have a warrant alleging disobeying a lawful order of the court (a felony). Bail was set at $30,000.

8:43 p.m., Valentin Morales Gonzalez, 47, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, date, etc. (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody at 73 East Walker Street, apt. #14, by an Orland police officer.

9 p.m., Jose Carlos Gomez-Rosas, 45, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging false imprisonment (a felony), and battery on a non-cohabitating former spouse (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody at 232 North Culver Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

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Glenn County Sheriff’s Log

Here are the latest incident reports from the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office.

Tuesday, June 15:

1:15 a.m., Deputy Ayres located Carmen Garcia’s silver 2000 Honda Accord parked on the street in front of 649 North Butte Street, Willows. The vehicle was determined to have expired registration and was parked within the painted red zone for a nearby fire hydrant. The vehicle was found unoccupied. The vehicle was going to be towed for being parked 15 feet within the fire hydrant. During an inventory of the vehicle, drug paraphernalia was found inside along with a stolen backpack. These items were confiscated. Garcia locked her vehicle as the tow truck was backing up to tow it. Garcia was warned of resisting or delaying the officers in their duties. Garcia was uncooperative in unlocking the vehicle and returned to 650 North Butte Street. The vehicle was towed from the scene by L&T Towing.

2:53 a.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to the expected death of Alice Anne McColloch, 73. The decedent was on comfort care and died at Glenn Medical Center from pre-existing medical conditions. The decedent entered comfort care on June 3. The decedent’s next of kin, Tom McColloch (brother) was found to live in Ohio. McColloch was notified in person of the death by deputies in his area at the request of Deputy Thompson. The decedent was later released to F.D. Sweets and Son Mortuary of Willows.

10:49 a.m., Steven Jones called and reported an unknown man walking and sitting in the alley of the 200 block of North Crawford Avenue, Willows. Jones said the man was acting suspicious. Deputies were dispatched and responded to the area. Deputies conducted an area check but were unable to locate the man.

11:53 a.m., Keisha McCall of Orland contacted Glenn County Communications and said she was with a 13-year-old girl, who claimed to have been assaulted two days prior. Deputies responded and contacted McCall and the girl and conducted a welfare check. The girl stated she and a 12-year-old boy were at a park “play fighting” two to three days prior. The boy began to take the fight serious and the girl sustained a small bruise to her right knee. The girl declined to provide the other involved party’s name and did not wish to pursue criminal charges.

12:22 p.m., a confidential victim contacted Glenn County Communications and requested to speak with a deputy regarding a cold sexual assault. Deputy Garcia dispatched and contacted the victim, via telephone, as requested. The victim reported an extended family member sexually assaulted him at a wedding on June 12, in Glenn. The victim declined to pursue the matter criminally and requested the other involved party be counselled on his actions.

1:52 p.m., a Butte County CPS worker requested to speak with a deputy regarding a cold sexual assault involving two juveniles at Grindstone Rancheria. Deputy Garcia was dispatched, contacted the CPS worker, and initiated an ongoing investigation.

1:57 p.m., Tammy Allen called and reported a suspicious male who entered the Willows Glass store, 111 West Wood Street. Allen said the man was asking for a taxi and was acting strange. Deputies were dispatched and checked the area for the man. Deputies located the man exiting Circle K and contacted him. Deputies spoke with the man, Andrew Lemmon of Santa Rosa, who was told of the complaint and admonished for trespassing. Lemmon agreed not to return to the Willows Glass store.

2:12 p.m., Madelyn Plum-Kegley of Orland contacted Glenn County Communications and alleged her brother, Justin Kegley, threatened her around 1 p.m. Deputies contacted Madelyn Plum-Kegley and conducted an investigation. It was reported Justin Kegley aggressively approached Madelyn Plum-Kegley, used vulgar language, and threatened to assault her. She stated she was in a sustained state of fear and believed Justin Kegley would execute the threats. She requested criminal prosecution and signed a private person’s arrest form against Justin Kegley for alleged criminal threats. Justin Kegley was later contacted and signed a written promise to appear.

3:24 p.m., an anonymous woman called and requested a welfare check on a man and woman sitting in a parked vehicle at West Sycamore and North Merrill Avenue, Willows. The reporting party said the man was in the driver’s seat and slumped over. Deputies responded and contacted the 17-year-old driver and the woman, Jasmine Walmann of Chico. Deputy Lemmon contacted the boy and could smell a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Deputy Lemmon initiated an investigation. The boy was ultimately taken into custody for public intoxication. The boy was cited and released to the care of Glenn County Child Protective Services.

4:14 p.m., Stacy Sharp contacted Glenn County Communications and requested a welfare check on her son, Robert Baker, and daughter-in-law, Barbara Baker, at 6231 County Road 17, Orland. Sharp said Robert and Barbara Baker were involved an argument earlier in the day and she was unable to reach them since. Deputies responded and contacted Barbara Baker at the residence, who confirmed the argument was verbal only and said Robert Baker left around 12 p.m. Deputies checked the interior of the residence and did not note anything suspicious or locate Robert Baker.

5:56 p.m., an anonymous caller reported a shirtless white male adult with a beard was walking around the Willows High School track, waving around a large stick. The caller said the man was not acting in a threatening manner, but requested a check of the area. Deputy Ramirez responded and contacted James Moore on the corner of Wood Street at Plumas Street. Moore said he was just exercising. Moore was not found to be under the influence of any substance and was ultimately counseled.

6:27 p.m., a 14-year-old Willows girl reported being harassed by other girls and requested to speak to a deputy. Deputy Ramirez contacted the 14-year-old and was told she had nude photographs leaked onto social media by a 13-year-old girl. Deputy Ramirez initiated an investigation and discovered both the 14-year-old and the 13-year-old had posted nude photographs of one another after falling out.

8:23 p.m., Daniel Macias of Willows reported a theft of prescription medications that were taken from the Walmart pharmacy in Willows. Deputy Ramirez contacted Macias, who said he was notified by a pharmacist his heartburn medication prescription had been picked up on June 11 at 5:52 p.m. Macias said he did not know who had picked up the prescription from the pharmacy. Macias said he did not suffer a monetary loss from the theft of the prescription medication, but he requested a report number for insurance purposes.

8:24 p.m., Crystal Clark of Willows reported a theft of a registration tab from the license plate of her 2004 Honda Pilot. Deputy Ramirez responded and contacted Clark, who said the green registration tab was stolen from her Honda while it was parked at Walmart sometime between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Deputy Ramirez discovered the cost to replace the tab was $15. Clark was unable to provide any possible suspects. The tab was entered into CLETS as stolen.

8:35 p.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to contact Justin Kegley of Orland regarding an incident that occurred earlier in the day. The deputy contacted Kegley and determined the incident had previously been reported to another deputy. Kegley was advised to contact the deputy who took the report for further information.

Wednesday, June 16:

1:22 a.m., an anonymous caller reported a woman was screaming in the alleyway near 329 West Laurel Street in Willows. Deputies responded and searched the area and located Wendy Baroni in the area. Baroni was upset because she was unable to find her bicycle she had left in the alleyway. Baroni said the bicycle had been a gift. Baroni said the bicycle was a cruiser-style Hyper brand bicycle with a basket on the handlebars. Baroni said she was just upset and did not require any further assistance. Deputies provided Baroni with information to retrieve one of her other bicycles from evidence.

8:32 a.m., Tennelle Curiel of Willows contacted Glenn County Communications and reported a suspicious man attempting to get into vehicles along the 200 block of West Cedar Street in Willows. Deputies responded to the area and conducted an extensive area check. Deputies located Nathan John of Elk Creek and Lucky Wyatt of Willows behind 210 West Wood Street. John denied involvement and was ultimately counseled on his behavior.

8:43 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Umpqua Bank in Willows for a report of an assault and battery that just occurred. Deputy Cordova responded to the location and other responding deputies checked the area for the suspect. It was determined Nathan John arrived at the business and followed an employee towards the eastern employee entrance. The manager of the branch, Teresa Biggs (victim), opened the door slightly to speak with John. John allegedly became aggressive and attempted to punch Biggs, with a closed right fist, on her throat. John missed and hit Biggs on the left side of her neck. Biggs ultimately decided to pursue the matter criminally and signed a private person’s arrest form against John. John was located and arrested by separate deputies and later transported and booked into the Glenn County Jail.

10 a.m., a victim arrived at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to report potential vandalism to her vehicle. Deputy Cordova met with the victim at 120 South Marshall Avenue in Willows, who reported that between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. an unknown person applied an adhesive bug trap to the rear window of her vehicle. Deputies stood-by with the victim as she removed the bug trap and stated she would re-contact the sheriff’s office if the bug trap created any damage or monetary loss.

11:49 a.m., Glen Parnell of Orland contacted Glenn County Communications to report a cold burglary to a shed located at 4584 County Road DD, Orland. Deputy Garcia was dispatched and contacted Parnell at the property. Parnell reported an unknown person forced entry into the shed on June 13 and stole several horse saddles. Parnell reported his pickup truck was also stolen during the incident. The stolen pickup truck was reported to the CHP on June 15 and the horse saddles were estimated to cost $1,300 dollars.

11:55 a.m., a 16-year-old boy contacted Glenn County Communications and reported his wallet was stolen from an unlocked vehicle at 241 West Cedar Street in Willows. Deputies responded and initiated an on-scene investigation. The boy later re-contacted the sheriff’s office to report he found his wallet.

12:08 p.m., a Mendocino National Forest worker came to the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to turn in a found cell phone. The cell phone was found near Plaskett Meadows in the Mendocino National Forest. Deputy Lemmon was dispatched and took possession of the smart phone. The smart phone was ultimately booked into the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office evidence room for safe keeping. The owner of the phone cannot be identified at this time.

1:44 p.m., employees at Walmart in Willows contacted Glenn County Communications and reported Nathan John was at the business. While en route, deputies were told John had been previously admonished from Walmart. Deputies located John at ampm and learned Walmart did not wish to pursue the matter criminally, and just wanted John moved along. John was subsequently told of the report and agreed to stay away.

2:29 p.m., Kiale Hogue contacted Glenn County Communications and alleged his brother, Bucky Hogue, sent him threatening text messages. Deputies responded to Kiale Hogue’s residence, 1201 West Wood Street, apt. #32, Willows, and conducted an on-scene investigation. It was determined Kiale Hogue and Bucky Hogue had a disagreement regarding Bucky’s daughter. Kiale Hogue stated the disagreement has been going on for multiple months and he was in the process of obtaining a restraining order. Deputies were unable to determine where the threats occurred and advised Kiale to contact the sheriff’s office if Bucky Hogue arrived at his residence.

2:43 p.m., Daveinder Thiara contacted Glenn County Communications to report suspicious circumstances at their residence at 6451 County Road 24, Orland. Deputy Garcia was dispatched and contacted Thiara, via telephone, as requested. Thiara reported an unknown woman associated with a blue Toyota 4-Runner came onto their property and took several photos of their residence. Thiara requested extra patrol in the area and said he would contact law enforcement if the woman returned.

3:04 p.m., Katie Childrens arrived at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office and turned in a found Wells Fargo debit card. Childrens said she located the debit card at the Willows City Hall, 201 North Lassen Street, at an unknown time. Deputies collected the debit card and booked it for safekeeping.

3:21 p.m., an anonymous party contacted Glenn County Communications and reported a man was approaching vehicles in the McDonald’s drive-thru, 1401 West Wood Street, Willows, with rocks in his hands. The reporting parting stated the man wore a white t-shirt and black pants. Deputies responded to the business and conducted an extensive area check but were unable to find the reported man.

5:17 p.m., Jarrod Stueve contacted Glenn County Communications and reported a man entered his front yard at 506 South Shasta Street, Willows, and attempted to steal a bicycle. Deputies responded and contacted Stueve, who provided a photograph of the suspect and said the suspect ultimately left without the bicycle. The suspect was identified as Nathan John and Stueve requested he be counseled. Deputies conducted an extensive area check, but were unable to locate John.

6:01 p.m., Miriam Diaz of Hamilton City reported harassment via Snap Chat. Deputy Ayres contacted Diaz and the 13-year-old who received the inappropriate message. The deputy will continue to try and identify the minor who sent it.

6:17 p.m.,Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a juvenile matter. The deputy contacted Jessica Ayala and her juvenile daughter outside their apartment at 600 North Humboldt Avenue, Willows. Ayala said earlier in the day at about 1 p.m. her daughter was confronted by another juvenile at the apartment complex. Ayala said the child called her daughter names, then threw her daughter’s glasses. Ayala requested the child be counseled. The deputy contacted the other involved juvenile and her father, Richard Hiller. Both were notified of the complaint and told not to contact the other girl. The matter was handled by counseling.

7:24 p.m., Deputy Ayres was dispatched to a report of ongoing sexual assaults near Orland. Deputy Ayres contacted the reporting party and a report was taken.

7:26 p.m., while on patrol at Villa and Walnut Streets in Willows, Deputy Thompson conducted an enforcement stop on a grey Nissan passenger car for speed. The deputy contacted the driver, Brandon Rodriguez, and ultimately issued him a citation for the alleged offense. Rodriguez was released on his signed promise to appear for the infraction.

9:49 p.m., Deputy Ramirez responded to the area of Round Table Pizza in Willows for an anonymous report of five or six possible gunshots heard in the area. Deputy Ramirez searched the area but did not hear any additional gunshots. Deputy Ramirez located debris of set off aerial fireworks in the area. Deputy Ramirez did not locate any responsible parties for the fireworks.

9:52 p.m., deputies contacted Joseph Peters at Walmart, 470 North Airport Road, Willows. Deputies had prior knowledge Peters had an outstanding Glenn County misdemeanor warrant. Glenn County Communications confirmed Peters’ warrant was active. Peters was ultimately placed under arrest and transported to the Glenn County Jail.

10:56 p.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to a report of trespassing at 143 North Yolo Street, Willows. The deputy contacted reporting party Joshua Huffman, who reported an ongoing issue with a person setting cat traps on the property. Huffman said he saw a person setting the traps on his video surveillance camera prior to Deputy Thompson’s arrival. The deputy observed two live traps, neither of which were located on the property where Huffman resided. Deputy Thompson contacted Margaret Payne of Willows, who said she was working with an organization out of Butte County to spay and neuter feral cats. Payne was told to obtain written permission from the property owners prior to setting any traps on private property. Payne collected her traps and left the area for the evening.

11:14 p.m., Deputies responded to the area of Jefferson Street in Willows for a report of shots heard. Deputies checked the area and contacted residents, who said the noise was from fireworks near the area of the Cedar Hills Apartments. Deputies conducted a foot patrol of Cedar Hills and spoke with residents. No further fireworks were heard or reported.

Thursday, June 17:

3:09 a.m., Stanley Security reported an alarm activation at 7133 County Road 33, Artois. Stanley Security notified Glenn County Communications that Charles Demmer was listed as the resident and responsible party for the residence. Glenn County Communications contacted Demmer, who said the alarm had been set off due to a power outage. Demmer said he was in the process of contacting the alarm company and did not require any further law enforcement assistance.

7:58 a.m., deputies responded to Mar-Val Foods in Willows for a report of an unknown man assaulting an employee. Deputies responded, contacted the victims at the store, and initiated an on-scene investigation. After further investigation, it was determined Nathan John allegedly battered two employees and assaulted another with a full glass bottle of alcohol. John fled the store on foot prior to the deputies’ arrival. At about 12:58 p.m., deputies responded to the area of West Cedar and South Shasta Streets for a report of a man looking into vehicles (see below). Deputies responded and contacted the reported man, John, in the 400 block of South Lassen Street. John was taken into custody regarding the alleged assault.

8 a.m., deputies were requested at the Glenn County Jail for a combative inmate in the booking area. Deputies responded and assisted until no longer needed. The inmate was Anthony Francis Jr. of 650 North Butte Street, Willows.

9:04 a.m., Peter Hershkowitz contacted Glenn County Communications and requested to speak with a deputy regarding a trespassing admonishment from Subway, in Willows. Deputy Garcia was dispatched and contacted Hershkowitz, via telephone, as requested. Hershkowitz was advised to wait until the 30-day admonishment expired until he returned to the business to apologize.

10:12 a.m., Zane Allen contacted Glenn County Communications and reported a suspicious man at 121 West Wood Street, Willows. Allen believed the man may have vandalized a metal gate, which surrounded the dumpster area. Deputies responded and contacted Andrew Lemmon of Santa Rosa at the location. Lemmon did not require law enforcement assistance and was ultimately moved along.

10:54 a.m., Claudette Fulton contacted Glenn County Communications and requested a welfare check on a man who was in a wheelchair, yelling outside of 233 West Ash Street, Willows. Deputies responded and contacted Joshua Stine and Dennis Bazsile at the residence. It was determined Stine was unable to enter the residence due to forgetting his keys and Baszile was asleep inside. Neither party required law enforcement assistance.

11:35 a.m., an anonymous party contacted Glenn County Communications and requested deputies at 311 North Butte Street, Willows, for a report of found narcotics. Deputies arrived at the location and contacted the reporting party. Deputies collected the substance, which was consistent with methamphetamine, and booked it into Glenn County Sheriff’s evidence for destruction. The substance had a gross field weight of 3.1 grams (0.109 ounces).

11:58 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the Glenn County Jail lobby for a report of found property. Deputies arrived at the lobby and contacted Andy Herbert Dalson of Willows, who turned over a found purse. Dalson said he found the purse on the West Wood Street overpass, at Interstate 5, at about 9 a.m. Deputies collected the purse and booked it into Glenn County Sheriff’s evidence for safekeeping.

12:58 p.m., Aldofo Velaquez requested an area check for a man wearing a gray shirt and black pants who was looking into vehicles in the area of South Shasta and West Cedar Streets, Willows. Deputies responded and contacted the reported man, Nathan John of Elk Creet, in the 400 block of South Lassen Street. John was taken into custody on numerous felony charges from an earlier incident in the day.

3:01 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Elm Street and South Murdock Avenue in Willows for a request of an area check for a man who urinated in public. Deputies responded and contacted Gilberto Rubio of Willows, who matched the description of the reported man. The reporting party declined to be contacted and Rubio denied the allegations. Rubio was ultimately counseled on his behavior and moved along.

3:13 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the Diamond Gas Station in Willows for the report of a recovered counterfeit $5 bill. Deputies arrived on scene and contacted Jeremiah Woodworth and an employee of the gas station. It was determined Woodworth received the $5 bill as a tip from his place of employment, Elenita’s Mexican Restaurant, 239 W. Wood Street, Willows. Woodworth was unable to provide a date or time for when he received the $5 bill. The counterfeit bill was collected and booked into Glenn County Sheriff’s evidence, to be forwarded to the Secret Service.

4:26 p.m., Kelly Thompson of Willows contacted Glenn County Communications and requested to speak with a deputy regarding a peaceful contact order between she and Allen Kyler, also of Willows. Deputies contacted Thompson via telephone, as requested. Thompson explained an incident with Kyler that gave her anxiety. Thompson ultimately stated she did not believe Kyler violated the order and did not request contact in person, or to pursue criminal charges. Thompson was ultimately provided with her options.

5:07 p.m., Tamara Willis, from Butte Home Health and Hospice, contacted Glenn County Communications to report the expected death of Norman Warren, 80, of Willows. Warren had pre-existing illnesses and was entered into hospice care on June 9. Next of kin, Bonnie Warren, was present at the time of death. F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary of Willows was contacted by the family.

6:27 p.m., Ruby Khoury, RN, from Enloe Home Care and Hospice reported the expected death of Ralph Langston, 83, of Willows. The decedent suffered from several pre-existing illnesses and had been under hospice care since June 16. Family was present at the time of death. Diana Entz was identified as the next of kin and she was present at time of death. The decedent was released to Affordable Mortuary in Chico.

7:17 p.m., Deputy Thompson responded to a report of an outbuilding on fire in the area of Jefferson and West Wood Streets, Willows. When the deputy arrived at the scene, the Willows Fire Department had extinguished the fire prior. The fire was determined to have originated on the seat portion of a couch located between the residence and detached garage. The residence sustained minor damage to the exterior and the garage sustained moderate damage, also to the exterior. Fire Chief Peabody conducted a cause and origin investigation into the incident. The owner of the residence was contacted via telephone and said he had been cutting material on the couch prior to this incident. As of the time of this incident the cause of the fire is undetermined.

8:20 p.m., Dorothy Peck reported a cold trespassing at 6470 County Road 7 in Orland and requested a phone call from a deputy. Deputy Ramirez contacted Peck by phone and she said she had been contacted by a neighbor and told that a woman was trespassing at her residence several hours ago. Peck said the woman was no longer at the residence, but believed her name was Angie. Peck requested extra patrol at her residence. Peck requested if Angie was contacted, that she be admonished from the property. Peck was provided with extra patrol.

8:37 p.m., Andrea Gomez-Villarreal of Willows reported her father, Jose Gomez-Rosas of Willows, was yelling and being aggressive towards her mother, Olga Villarreal-Robles, also of Willows. Andrea Gomez-Villarreal said the parties were separated and that her father had been drinking. Deputies contacted the involved parties. After an on-scene investigation, Deputy Ayres arrested Jose Gomez-Rosas for alleged domestic battery and false imprisonment. He was booked into the Glenn County Jail.

9:39 p.m., Antonio Hernandez of Orland requested a phone call from a deputy regarding suspicious circumstances at 4582 Highway 99 in Orland. Deputy Ramirez contacted Hernandez, who said he had recently been prescribed a different medication, which was giving him hallucinations. Hernandez explained he just wanted to notify law enforcement. Hernandez said he did not want harm himself and did not need medical attention. Hernandez said he was already in contact with his medical doctor and had an upcoming appointment. Hernandez said he was going to go to sleep and did not require any further law enforcement assistance.

10:02 p.m., Cedar Hills property manager Beverly Perez reported Joseph Workman was playing music loudly outside the residence. Perez said when she contacted Workman regarding this, Workman was hostile towards her. Deputy Ayres contacted Workman and several other people outside, where a boom box was being played excessively loud. Workman turned the music off when he saw the deputy. Workman told the deputies would not need to come back out for this issue.

10:04 p.m., ADT Alarm reported a commercial alarm activation at 3760 Highway 99. Sergeant Draper arrived and found the business to be secured and nothing suspicious was noted. A responsible party was not able to be reached by the alarm company.

10:25 p.m., Erin Kennedy of Willows reported Angel Bush allegedly being intoxicated and refusing to leave her property. Deputies searched the area but did not locate Bush.

10:39 p.m., Bay Alarm Company reported an alarm activation at Gandy & Staley on Eureka Street in Willows. Upon Sergeant Draper’s arrival, Bay Alarm cancelled law enforcement response.

11:30 p.m., Deputy Thompson was dispatched to an anonymous report of a heard disturbance in the area of Highway 162 and Second Street in Willows. Deputies responded to the area and conducted a thorough check of the area but did not observe or hear any disturbances.

‘Are you here to break me out?’

This is just one of several kittens currently growing up at the Town and Country Humane Society shelter. They don’t take up much room. I bet you can find more than enough room for one of these sweet babies in your home. If you are interested in adopting one of these wonderful little cats, call (530) 517-1754 to arrange to see it in person. The Town and Country Humane Society shelter is located on Highway 99 between between County Roads 21 and 23, south of Orland. It is a nonprofit run by volunteers committed to the idea of making life better for our furry friends. Glenn County Observer photo by Larry Judkins.

Orland Police Logs

Here are the latest incident reports from the Orland Police Department.

Monday, June 14:

10:19 a.m., on Walker Street, an Orland police officer conducted an enforcement stop on a silver 2006 Honda Odyssey for a moving violation. The driver, Christian Fisher, 38 of Orland, was issued a citation for allegedly talking on her cell phone while driving.

11:30 a.m., an Orland police officer contacted Robyn Pio, 25, of Orland, at the police department. He spoke with an officer regarding concerns he had and he did not meet the criteria for further evaluation. Pio was provided with resources.

1:21 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 702 Salomon Drive for a request for a welfare check. Officers contacted Anita Kelm, 85, of Orland, who stated she was fine and not in need of assistance.

1:31 p.m., Orland police officers responded to an alarm activation at DeSerj, 716 Fourth Street. Officers contacted the business owner, Denise Sandate, 54, of Orland, who stated the alarm was accidently activated by another employee.

2:37 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a reported restraining order violation. Susan Voelker, 63, of Orland, alleged that Sandra Reed, 63, of Orland, drove by the residence at 1033 East Street in violation of a restraining order. Officers contacted Reed at 22 South Street. Following an investigation, Reed was arrested, transported, and booked into the Glenn County Jail.

4:12 p.m., Orland police officers responded to an alarm activation at Simplot, 1536 Railroad Avenue. Officers determined the alarm was set off in error due to the wind.

5:16 p.m., the Orland Police Department received a report of a group of juveniles fighting near the Lollipop Land park, 300 East Street. Upon arrival, officers contacted a group of children. One of them said another one picked a fight with him but left the scene prior to the arrival of police officers. The father of the child was contacted and arrived on scene. After an investigation, the father requested no further assistance from the Orland Police Department.

6:57 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a disturbance near Alexandria Park. Officers contacted Lamya Alreyashi, 18, of Orland, who alleged Heidi Tosti, 37, of Orland, threw a plastic gallon jug at her vehicle while she was driving.

9:13 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a reported alarm activation at 1361 Cortina Drive. Officers contacted an employee’s son, Cory Walker, 22, who was cleaning the building. Walker was told of the complaint and the building was secured.

11:59 p.m., Orland police officers assisted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office with a 911 hang-up at 3942 Highway 99 until no further assistance was needed.

Tuesday, June 15:

7 a.m., the Orland Police Department received a report from George Toney, 73, of Orland, of commercial trucks parked off the truck route. Officers checked Yolo Street and Colusa Street where the violations were reported. Officers did not locate any commercial trucks parked on the roadway in violation of the Orland Municipal Code and only located two trucks parked on private property.

9:58 a.m., in the 900 block of Eighth Street, an Orland police officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a gray 2014 Mercedes SUV. The driver, Ines Crosby, 78, of Orland, was issued a citation for allegedly speeding.

10:25 a.m., an Orland police officer was contacted in the 400 block of Fourth Street by an 18-year-old woman, who reported her father had slapped her on June 14. She declined to pursue an investigation and was provided with civil options.

12:09 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a woman who received a defaced $20 note. Officers collected the note and it will be sent to the U.S. Treasury.

1:25 p.m., Orland police officers responded to Lely Aquatic Park for a report of a theft of a baseball. Amanda Walsh, 31, of Orland, stated a woman who took the baseball appeared to be under the influence of drugs. Officers contacted Elaine Howard, 71, and Kenneth Dresia, 65. After an investigation, both parties were counseled and released.

3:36 p.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a suspicious person at 240 Butte Street. Officers contacted Christine Whitcomb, 54, who stated she was visiting a friend who adopted her cat, and she was spending time with the cat.

5:18 p.m., at 1319 Fairview Street, Todd Conley of Orland called to report his vehicle had been ransacked sometime the prior night and was missing some items. An investigation was initiated.

7:30 p.m., Orland police officers contacted Steven Denton, 28, of Sacramento, after he was reported by a Grocery Outlet employee as being agitated after missing the bus. Officers learned that Denton was allegedly out of compliance for his arson registry and was placed under arrest. During transport to the Glenn County Jail, Denton suffered from a medical condition unrelated to the arrest and was transported to Glenn Medical Center, where he was released on his signed promise to appear.

8:15 p.m., the Orland Police Department received a report of a domestic dispute at 93 Yolo Street. Following an investigation, Martha Barba, 54, of Orland, was arrested for alleged domestic battery.

9 p.m., Orland police officers responded to the Speedway on South Street for a report of a man having seizures. Officers assisted until no longer needed.

9:45 p.m., the Orland Police Department was contacted by George Martinez, 52, of Orland, regarding threats over social media. Officers provided Martinez with information and the incident was documented.

Wednesday, June 16:

4:50 a.m., Orland police officers responded to a report of a traffic collision that occurred in the parking lot of the Pilot Travel Center, 4444 Commerce Lane. Officers contacted the drivers of the two semi-trucks, Javier Cadena, 51, of Arizona, and Luis Gallego-Arias, 35, of Oregon. Both parties were assisted with exchanging information relating to the accident.

9:55 a.m., in the 700 block of Salomon Drive, an Orland police officer observed a red 1992 Chevrolet pickup with expired registration parked on the public roadway. A citation was issued to the registered owner.

10:30 a.m., on South Street, an Orland police officer conducted an enforcement stop on a silver 2007 Toyota Highlander for a moving violation. The driver, Jake Dahl, 77, of Orland, was issued a citation for allegedly speeding.

2:39 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to a request for a welfare check. Javier Perez, 54, of Northridge, requested a welfare check on his three children, whom he said he had not seen for several weeks. Officers contacted the children and their mother at 301 Byron Way and found them fine and not in need of assistance.

3:56 p.m., Orland police officers responded to 127 East Swift Street for a report of a suspicious circumstance. Officers contacted Jeff Wood, 49, of Orland, who stated he got a package in the mail that he was not expecting. Officers opened the package and discovered it was from a family member.

6:05 p.m., Orland police officers were dispatched to 344 Tuve Circle for a report of a man who was heard screaming. Officers contacted Matthew Fleming, 58, of Orland. Fleming declined any assistance and was asked to move along.

11:50 p.m., at 4443 County Road M 1/2, an Orland police officer located a 2007 Ford Mustang parked on the street with expired registration. The registered owner was issued a parking citation.

11:55 p.m., at 1041 Trinity Street, an Orland police officer observed an apparently abandoned 2001 Ford Focus parked on the street. The vehicle was marked for 72-hour abatement.

Thursday, June 17:

12:25 a.m., on Swift Street, an Orland police officer located an apparently abandoned blue 2002 Ford Focus parked on the street. The vehicle was marked for 72-hour abatement.

12:55 a.m., on Papst Avenue, an Orland police officer observed a sliver 2003 Hyundai Elantra with expired registration parked on the street. A parking citation was issued to the registered owner.

1 a.m., on Yolo Street, an Orland police officer observed a travel trailer that had been parked on the street for an extended period of time. The travel trailer was marked for abatement.

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Check-ins to the Graybar Hotel

Here are the latest bookings from the Glenn County Jail. Remember: Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Monday, June 14:

10:06 a.m., Martin Hernandez-Castro, 19, a laborer who lives in Hamilton City, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of drugs (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody on North Humboldt Avenue at County Road 48 by a California Highway Patrol officer.

2:58 p.m., Sandra Joyce Reed, 63, a cashier who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at zero. She was taken into custody at 22 South Street by an Orland police officer.

6:25 p.m., Douglas Eugene Flowers, 68, a truck driver who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (both misdemeanors). Bail was set at $10,000. He was taken into custody on County Road 60 at County Road SS by a California Highway Patrol officer.

7:45 p.m., Latsamy Kangmeuang, 44, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a warrant alleging disobeying a court order (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $7,000. He was taken into custody at 650 North Butte Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

11:59 p.m., Juan Antonio Medina, 33, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging resisting or obstructing a public service officer (a misdemeanor), possession of a dirk or dagger (can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony). Bail was set at $10,000, but he was also held without bail on charges alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). He was taken into custody at 454 North Shasta Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.

Tuesday, June 15:

8:45 a.m., Lissette Marie Gomez, 27, a laborer who lives in Orland, was committed to the Glenn County Jail without bail on charges alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). She was taken into custody at 423 Fifth Street, apt. #28, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.

11:30 a.m., Jesus Guadalupe Cervantes-Godinez, 26, a laborer who lives in Gerber, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on a court remand for charges alleging cultivation of more than six marijuana plants (a misdemeanor).

1:44 p.m., Jose Luis Garibay, 41, a construction worker who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging felony violation of probation, and misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $75,000. He was taken into custody at 745 Paigewood Drive, apt. #5, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.

1:47 p.m., Aaron Benjamin Johanningsmeier, 24, a feeder who lives in Glenn, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on a court remand for charges alleging carrying a loaded firearm on one’s person or in a vehicle (a misdemeanor), public intoxication (a misdemeanor), threatening to commit a crime resulting in great bodily injury (a felony), and exhibition of a firearm (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $155,000.

4:05 p.m., Deanna Lynn Lewis, 58, a laborer who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging misdemeanor violation of probation. Bail was set at $10,000. She was taken into custody at 262 Gable Drive, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.

4:05 p.m., T.J. Royce Morrison, 27, a laborer who lives in Artois, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging possession of a controlled substance, and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (both misdemeanors), and a warrant alleging reckless driving on a highway (a misdemeanor). Bail for the fresh charges was set at zero, but bail for the warrant was set at $7,000. He was taken into custody at 22 South Street, Orland, by a Glenn County probation officer.

5:53 p.m., Breno Augusto Gomes, 21, a food delivery worker who lives in Boca Raton, Fla., was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of drugs (a misdemeanor). Bail was set at $5,000. He was taken into custody on the southbound side of Interstate 5, just south of County Road 27, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

8:50 p.m., Benton Robert Holloway, 23, an air defense systems worker who lives in Portland, Ore., was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and evading a peace officer (all misdemeanors). Bail was set at $15,000. He was taken into custody on Highway 99, just north of Lurline, near Maxwell, by a California Highway Patrol officer.

9:21 p.m., Martha Barba, 54, a driver who lives in Orland, was booked into the Glenn County Jail on charges alleging infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (a felony). Bail was set at $25,000. She was taken into custody at 93 Yolo Street by an Orland police officer.

11:59 p.m., Juan Antonio Medina, 33, a laborer who lives in Willows, was booked into the Glenn County Jail without bail on a warrant alleging violation of post-release community supervision (a felony). He was taken into custody at 454 North Shasta Street, Willows, by a Glenn County Sheriff’s deputy.